Best Big Lyte Podcasts (2026)

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B-Legit Gets REAL: (Part 2) From Daryl Hall to Dark Days, E-40’s Genius & a Life-Changing Weight Loss. 1:15:18

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Part 2 goes deeper. 🔥 B-Legit pulls back the curtain on working with Daryl Hall, surviving depression in an industry that doesn’t show mercy, and why E-40 is one of the sharpest minds hip-hop ever produced. Then he breaks down his weight loss journey, mindset shift, and what it took to reclaim his health and focus. This ain’t a highlight reel — thi…

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B-Legit (Part 1) Talks Growing Up In Vallejo, Early Days With E-40 and The Click and Their Rise To Success. 1:10:39

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Legendary Bay Area rapper B-Legit sits down for one of his realest conversations yet, breaking down his journey from the streets of Vallejo, California to becoming hip-hop icons alongside his cousins and groupmates E-40, D-Shot, and Suga-T as The Click. In this episode, B-Legit opens up about the early grind, family ties, Vallejo’s influence on the…

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Library Rap: Skyzoo Views of a Lifetime Interview 1:15:39

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This week on Library Rap, Tim and Skyzoo dive deep into Views of A Lifetime.We’re going track by track, line for line, beat by beat—unpacking the themes, the craft, and the double and triple entendres that make the album a masterclass in writing.Skyzoo opens up about his legacy, why he proudly embraces title of "role model," the keys to career long…

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B2K Clears the Air: Betrayal, Growth & The Reunion Nobody Saw Coming 1:22:43

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B2K pulls up for a powerful and emotional conversation about brotherhood, healing, and what it really took to overcome years of infighting, pride, and public pressure. For the first time, all four members open up about the journey from conflict to forgiveness — and how personal growth made space for a new era of unity. From child stars to global R&…

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Library Rap: Shad, Start Anew Interview 30:47

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Tim links with Juno Award–winning rapper Shad on Library Rap to break down Start Anew, bar for bar, explains why Ai is terrible, digs into his work as a hip-hop scholar and voice behind Hip-Hop Evolution and so much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal da…

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Damizza Breaks Down Shady Industry Moves & His Journey Helping The Careers Of Jay-Z, Ja Rule, Irv Gotti & Mariah Carey. 1:38:11

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Damion Young, also known as Damizza, is an American radio executive, record producer, artist and author.Young began his career as a studio assistant at the age of 12, where Young went on to popularize numerous artists while working at Santa Barbara’s KHTY station, including Fiona Apple, Garbage and Hootie & the Blowfish, and later served as the hea…

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Isaac Hayes lll Talks Managing Legendary Fathers Estate, Creating The Social App Fanbase, And Redefining The Creator Economy. 1:31:07

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Isaac Hayes III is a trailblazing music producer, entrepreneur, and digital visionary carrying forward the legacy of his legendary father, soul icon Isaac Hayes. As the founder and CEO of Fanbase, a groundbreaking social media platform empowering creators to monetize their content directly, Hayes is redefining ownership and influence in the creator…

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Master P on No Limit vs Cash Money: The Verzuz That Shook Hip Hop! Talks No Limit Brotherhood. 1:18:15

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Hip-hop legend Master P breaks down one of the most anticipated moments in Southern rap history — the long-awaited Cash Money vs No Limit Verzuz. From the street politics that once divided the two powerhouse labels to the brotherhood that finally brought them to the same stage, Master P shares raw insight into how this cultural moment came together…

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MC Eiht (Part 1) Opens Up About His Years Gang Banging In Compton, Early Music Career, Meeting John Singleton, And Being On The Boyz N The Hood Soundtrack. 1:03:13

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West Coast legend MC Eiht sits down for a raw and unfiltered interview about his early life growing up in Compton, the realities of gang culture, his rise in hip-hop, and his past beef with DJ Quik. MC Eiht also shares stories from his storied music career, his role in shaping West Coast rap, and what it was like working with Kendrick Lamar on Good…

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Ray Daniels EXPOSES the Music Game And Pulls Back the Curtain on Music Industry Politics. 1:37:53

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Ray Daniels is an entrepreneur, visionary, and media personality living at the intersection of music and culture. Daniels has found success weaving these two worlds together in an authentic, human, and unapologetic way. Through his work as the founder of LYI Agency (Leverage Your Influence) — a cutting-edge multi-media company—as well as being the …

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Pastor Troy Talks Infamous Rap Beef With No Limit Records, Growing Up In The Church, And Grieving The Loss Of His Father. 42:44

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Pastor Troy sits down with Rachel Renee' and Big Court to discuss his upbringing in the church and being the son of a pastor. PT admits that his parents were supportive of his rap career despite their strong religious beliefs and practices. He released his first album, We Ready (I Declare War), in 1999. To generate attention and buzz, he attacked r…

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Cynthia Rothrock Talks Starring In Over 60 Movies, China O'Brien Movies, And Paving The Way For Female Martial Artist/Action Stars. 1:21:54

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Cynthia Rothrock is a martial arts expert and athlete, who went on to become a film actress, starring in a number of highly successful martial arts action movies. She first made a name as an action actress in Hong Kong before going on to wow audiences in her home turf. At the time of her popularity, she was well-known as the "Queen of Martial Arts …

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Big Court & Rachel Renee' Talk The Wayans Brothers, Messy Podcast And Blogs, Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion, And If Female Rappers Are Saving Hip Hop. 1:37:53

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Big Court & his co-host/daughter Rachel Renee' discuss the genius of the Wayans family as they are inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall Of Fame. They also debate if female rappers like Glorrila, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Doja Cat are contributing to the preservation of Hip Hop as they dominate the charts. Big Court & Rachel Renee' also…

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Havoc The Mouthpiece -Part 2- Talks Internal Conflict With South Central Cartel, Issues With Havikk The Rimeson And LV, Def Jam, And Russell Simmons. 1:08:08

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Havoc The Mouthpiece is the West Coast gangsta rapper/impresario played an important role in South Central Cartel's success as one of the more recognized early- to late-'90s rap collectives to come from Los Angeles. Not to be confused with Havoc from Mobb Deep. Havoc also aided in SCC being signed to Def Jam and he is son of Robert "Squirrel" Leste…

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Karyn White Talks Growing Up In L.A., LA Reid, Babyface, Terry Lewis, Real Estate Success, And New Movies. 1:21:40

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Karyn White's self-titled debut album Karyn White was released in 1988. It was produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface and achieved platinum status in the U.S.. The album contained the Hot 100 hit singles "The Way You Love Me", "Secret Rendezvous", and "Superwoman" as well as the No. 1 R&B hit "Love Saw It", a duet with Babyface himself. White was nomin…

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Havoc The Mouthpiece - Part 1 - On His Dad Being A Founding Member Of The Chi-Lites, Growing Up With Michael Jackson, And Meeting Prodeje Of SCC. 1:17:25

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Havoc The Mouthpiece is the West Coast gangsta rapper/impresario played an important role in South Central Cartel's success as one of the more recognized early- to late-'90s rap collectives to come from Los Angeles. Not to be confused with Havoc from Mobb Deep. Havoc also aided in SCC being signed to Def Jam and he is son of Robert "Squirrel" Leste…

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Rashan Ali Talks Working With Tyler Perry, Co-Starring In "All The Queens Men", and Growing Up In Atlanta. 1:11:29

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Rashan Ali is a multi-media personality, actor, author and philanthropist from Decatur, Georgia. A graduate of FAMU, Rashan has done radio & television since 2002, most recently on TV One’s “Sister Circle.” She is the founder of Sporty Girls, Inc: The Cool Soror Podcast and Brand and The Coach’s Daughter Production Company. You can see her on the n…

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Cisco Reyes Talks Next Day Air, Omari Hardwick, Wood Harris, Bosch, Nipsey Hussle, And New Movies. 1:49:10

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Cisco Reyes was born and raised in New York and now resides as a working actor in Los Angeles. He is an Afro Latino of Puerto Rican and Trinidadian decent. Cisco has a BA in Film and Television from HBCU Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. He then went on to study acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse under founder Milton Katselas, Rich…

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Baby Jade Talks Big Facts Podcast, Jeezy, Big Meech & BMF, Friendship With Birdman, And Overcoming Grief. 1:43:58

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Baby Jade co-hosts the Big Facts Podcast and works as an artist talent manager. She also serves as a partner with the Atlanta based talent competition ‘The Shit Show.’ She has worked as the head of management at Corporate Thugz Entertainment and Duct Tape Entertainment in Atlanta, GA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Damion Hall On The Legacy Of Guy, Friction With Teddy Riley, New Edition, Beating Cancer, And New Album. 1:31:09

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Damion Hall, also known as Damion "Crazy Legs" Hall is an American R&B singer from The Bronx, New York. He is a member of the new jack swing group Guy and is the brother of Guy member, Aaron Hall. He has released one solo album, Straight to the Point, in 1994, which spawned one single, "Satisfy You", featuring Chanté Moore. That song managed to rea…

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Hot Boy Turk Talks Hot Boy Reunion Tour, Squashing Beef With Birdman, Past Addiction, And Becoming An Ordained Minister. 54:26

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New Orleans bred rapper and Original Hot Beezy, Turk, was first discovered in 1996 when the owners of Cash Money Records (brothers Ronald "Slim" Williams and Brian "Baby" Williams) noticed the aspiring artist rapping and rhyming in the nearby Magnolia projects. Later that same year, Turk made his recording debut with a cameo on Juvenile's solo debu…

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Dewey Da Don Talks Tech N9ne, Usher, Rich The Factor, Blood Affiliation, And Owning 2 Starbucks Stores. 1:49:08

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Hailing from Kansas City, Kansas, Dewey Da Don is a powerhouse in the Midwest rap scene known for his gritty lyricism, undeniable flow, and a sound that blends street authenticity with mainstream appeal. From a young age, Dewey developed a passion for music and a deep connection to the culture, which quickly translated into his raw, unfiltered styl…

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Roy Scott (Part 2) Talks Leaving The Streets Of KC, Becoming A Tech Founder, Healthy Hip Hop, And Pitching To Shark Tank. 41:03

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Roy Scott, CEO and founder of Healthy Hip Hop, was heavily influenced by hip-hop culture growing up. After graduating high school, he passed on a promising college basketball career to become a rapper. Years later, Roy picked up his four-year-old son, Justus, from school and noticed him repeating his explicit lyrics word for word. That’s when he kn…

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Roy Scott (Part 1) Talks Trading D1 Scholarship To Rap, Meeting Dyamund Shields, Old Tech N9ne Rap Beef, And Losing Deal With Sony Records. 1:07:45

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Roy Scott, CEO and founder of Healthy Hip Hop, was heavily influenced by hip-hop culture growing up. After graduating high school, he passed on a promising college basketball career to become a rapper. Years later, Roy picked up his four-year-old son, Justus, from school and noticed him repeating his explicit lyrics word for word. That’s when he kn…

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Strange Music CEO Travis O'Guin (Part 3) Calls Out Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, Talks Multi-Million Dollar Strange Land Compound, And Strange Almost Signing Doja Cat. 1:06:34

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A successful businessman in the furniture and real estate industries, O'Guin recognized that Tech N9ne's talent was being mismanaged and partnered up with him to form Strange Music around 2000. A believer in the Japanese business philosophy that the middleman should be cut out, O'Guin built a Strange Music studio and started making all merch in-hou…

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Strange Music CEO Travis O'Guin (Part 2) Talks Signing Brotha Lynch Hung, Suge Knights Business Tactics, And Working With Jell Roll. 1:10:45

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Strange Music's built an empire over the years. Tech N9ne alongside his partner Travis O'Guin essentially helped build the template for independent rappers on the grind. Since 1999, they've approached the industry on their own accord, both musically and business wise. However, they definitely faced their fair share of adversities while trying to ma…

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Travis O'guin (Part 1) Talks Growing Up In Kansas City, Traumatic Childhood, Meeting Tech N9ne And Starting Strange Music. 55:17

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Strange Music's built an empire over the years. Tech N9ne alongside his partner Travis O'Guin essentially helped build the template for independent rappers on the grind. Since 1999, they've approached the industry on their own accord, both musically and business wise. However, they definitely faced their fair share of adversities while trying to ma…

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Bentley Kyle Evans (Part 2) On Being Co-Creator Of The Jamie Foxx Show, His Role As "You So Almondy" On "Martin" And Co-Writing "A Thin Line Between Love And Hate" 49:47

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Bentley Kyle Evans made his acting debut in the 1990 film House Party. He is most notable as the show runner on several sitcoms, among them Martin (1992–1997) on FOX, The Jamie Foxx Show (1996–2001) on The WB, and Love That Girl! (2010–2014) on TV One. Evans is also the creator of Love That Girl! and the co-creator of The Jamie Foxx Show. Outside o…

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Bentley Kyle Evans (Part 1) Talks Meeting Robert Townsend, Working With Keenan Ivory Wayans, Meeting Martin Lawrence And Being The Show Runner On "Martin" 1:06:58

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Bentley Kyle Evans made his acting debut in the 1990 film House Party. He is most notable as the show runner on several sitcoms, among them Martin (1992–1997) on FOX, The Jamie Foxx Show (1996–2001) on The WB, and Love That Girl! (2010–2014) on TV One. Evans is also the creator of Love That Girl! and the co-creator of The Jamie Foxx Show. Outside o…

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Library Rap: Brother Ali, Satisfied Soul Interview 44:46

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On this episode of Library Rap, Brother Ali discusses his latest album Satisfied Soul and his creative journey. He reflects on his long-timecollaboration with producer Ant, whose unique sound has shaped his music. Brother Ali shares why he chose to release this album throughMello Music Group while explaining the significance behind its title, and h…

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Library Rap: Errol Eats Everything 30:40

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"This is bigger than Hip Hop" Errol Eats Everything tells Tim this Week on Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel.Tim sits down with Errol to discuss his new self-titled album Errol Eats Everything.He talks about why Chubb Rock and Slick Rick are two of the best hip hop artists, writing songs about Black Empowerment with no apologies…

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Krayzie Bone Talks Near Death Experience, Living With Sarcoidosis BTNH Movie And Music, Conor McGregor, And Spread The Love Foundation. 1:29:55

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After finding success with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Krayzie Bone recorded his solo debut, Thug Mentality 1999, in 1999. The album was released as a double disc set, featuring a large selection of guest appearances, including Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Mo Thugs, Mariah Carey, ThugLine, The Marley Brothers, Big Pun, Fat Joe, Cuban Link, Gangsta Boo, E-40, 8 …

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BeBe Drake (Part 2) Talks Meeting Ice Cube, Friday After Next, Bommerang, Working With John Witherspoon And Eddie Murphy. 58:47

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BeBe Drake (Part 2 ) Talks Meeting Ice Cube, Playing Ms. Pearly IN "Friday After Next", "Boomerang", and Working With John Witherspoon, Eddie Murphy, And Michael Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy REVOLT

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BeBe Drake (Part 1) Talks Facing Racism During Childhood, Acting In The Negro Ensemble Theater, First Acting Job On "Good Times" And Working With Richard Pryor. 1:08:10

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Drake made her Broadway debut in the 1975 Leslie Lee's play The First Breeze of Summer and the following year appeared in Great Performances production. She later was regular cast member on the two short-lived sitcoms: Snip (1976) and Sanford Arms (1977). During her career, Drake appeared in more than 70 films and television series. She made her bi…

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Big Court And Rachel Renee' Discuss Nepotism, Building Generational Wealth, And Influencers Being The New Celebrity. 1:00:21

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Big Court and his daughter/co-host Rachel Renee' talk about trending tops and the current state of social media stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy REVOLT

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Z-Ro Talks J Prince, Scarface, Childhood Trauma, Going To Therapy, And New Album With Ceelo Green. 1:32:48

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A prolific Houston rapper with a baritone voice that is both smooth and menacing, Z-Ro merges hip-hop and R&B with explicitly honest tales of street life, relationships, and love. He debuted in the late '90s and first charted with his second album, Z-Ro vs. the World (2000), leading to a long-term affiliation with Rap-A-Lot Records. While signed to…

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Tank Talks Homophobia In The Culture, Tyrese, Ginuwine, Aaliyah, Jamie Foxx, And New R&B Money Podcast. 2:01:47

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Tank, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. He began his career as a backing vocalist for R&B singers Aaliyah and Ginuwine, and signed a recording contract with the former's record label, Blackground Records as a performing act in 1998. His 2001 single, "Maybe I Deserve" peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and le…

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First Degree The D.E. Talks Being A Teacher, Working With Brotha Lynch Hung, E-40, Ice T, Winning 38K On Wheel Of Fortune And New Sac Documentary 1:15:32

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First Degree The D.E. is a rap artist, music producer, movie producer and math teacher from Sacramento, California. He was born Michael Colen on October 4th, 1974. He owns independent record label, Fahrenheit Records and has released over 20 projects, including rap and jazz albums and full length movies. Known for his dark sound, deep voice, and cr…

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Big Court And Rachel Renee' Debate If Jaguar Wright Is A Whistle Blower Or Troublemaker. Also Discuss The 50/50 Debate Among Couples. 1:02:53

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Big Court and his daughter/co-host Rachel Renee' return for a new season of Holdin Court Podcast with a fresh new episode that unpacks todays trending topics. Big Court and his mini-me Rachel Renee' unpack the the hurdles of dating as a millennial and also discuss if internet personality Jaguar Wright is in fact a whistle blower or troublemaker. Le…

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X-Raided Talks C-Bo, Tech N9ne, Brotha Lynch Hung, Being Off Parole, And Garden Blocc Unity And Album. 1:56:21

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X-Raided is a rapper from Sacramento, California. In 1992, he was sentenced to 31 years in prison on murder charges, which he denied, maintaining his innocence. The lyrics of his debut album, Psycho Active, was submitted as evidence by the prosecutors. Subsequently, X continued to record rap songs in prison, until being released on parole 26 years …

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Chuck Johnson Talks Taking Over The Legendary Soul Beat TV, Bay Area Music Scene, And Close Relationship With E-40. 1:30:17

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Founded in 1978 by the visionary Charles "Chuck" Johnson, Soul Beat Network emerged as California's first African American television network dedicated to serving the vibrant African American community of Oakland, CA. With 24-hour programming that included R&B, rap, gospel entertainment, lifestyle shows, religious services, local and national news,…

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Loki (Formerly Of Siccmade Music) Talks Working With Brotha Lynch Hung, Sacramento Gang Culture, And Overcoming Addiction. 1:26:04

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Gangsta/ conscious rapper from Sacramento, California. Now going by the name Loki Excelsior, he was an original member of Brotha Lynch Hung’s Siccmade Muzicc record label. Over the years, he has collaborated with artists such as Brotha Lynch Hung, X-Raided, Tech N9ne, Spice 1, K-Rino, Cognito, B-Legit, and many more. In 2023, he released his comeba…

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Rachel Renee' Talks Being A Tech Founder And The Launch Of Her New All In One E-Commerce Platform. 55:44

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Rachel Renee' is co-host of the Holdin Court Podcast and the oldest daughter of Big Court. She is also a tech founder who launched Goat Moves Inc which is an all in one E-Commerce marketplace platform. She is joined by one of her advisors and tech founder Roy Scott of Healthy Hip Hip and Eric Cox ll who is Head Of Growth from Netcaptial. Learn more…

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Ken "K-Lou" Franklin Talks Producing For Master P, No Limit Records, Beats By The Pound, And New Movie "Fated" 1:22:43

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K-Lou, also known as Ken Franklin, is a composer, producer, and owner of K-Lou Productions. He's known for his work on Deep in It (2022) and Fated (2024), for which he's credited as a composer, executive producer, and original music and score creator. He's also produced for artists such as Master P, No Limit, E-40, Mac Dre, and N2Deep. Learn more a…

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AD (Formerly Of No Jumper) Talks Growing Up In Compton, Cuhmunity, Gang Banging, Rap Career, Becoming A Successful Influencer, And Drama In The LA Podcast Scene. 1:17:32

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AD is a rapper/influencer that first gained notoriety as a rapper with hit songs "Thug" feat. YG and "Juice". He transitioned into podcasting and joined the popular No Jumper Podcast and would go on to create his own highly successful platform Cuhmunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Marvaless Talks Being Labelmates With C-Bo, 2Pac Reaching Out, And Working With Mac Dre, Tha Jacka, And Messy Marv. 1:44:44

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in 1992, a year after finishing high school, Marvaless got together with C-Bo to record her debut album, Ghetto Blues, through AWOL Records. Successive solo releases were Just Marvaless (1995), Wiccked (1996), Fearless (1998), and Ghetto Blues 2001 (2001). During this time, Cooks also made a series of guest appearances on records by acts including …

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Natasha Graziano Talks Overcoming Drug Addiction, Being Homeless To Being Forbes # 1 Female Motivational Speaker Under 40, And Having over 20 Million Followers. 42:03

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Natasha Graziano is a popular Youtuber, podcaster, entrepreneur, author, public speaker, philanthropist, influencer, social media star, and public figure. She was born on the 9th of January 1990 in London, England, The United Kingdom. Natasha Graziano is well-known for releasing the best-selling book named The Action Plan: How to Implement the Law …

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Eric Bellinger Talks Growing Up In Compton, Ca, Working With Justin Bieber, Usher, Trey Songz, Friendship With Chris Brown, Writing Songs For R&Bs Biggest Stars. And New Album And Tour. 1:18:19

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Eric Bellinger Jr. a R&B singer and songwriter. He began songwriting in 2010, and his co-writing credits including "Lemme See" by Usher, "New Flame" by Chris Brown, "You Don't Know" by Tank, "Right Here" by Justin Bieber, and "Disrespectful" by Trey Songz.[2] In 2011, Bellinger won a Grammy in the category of Best R&B Album for contribution to Chri…

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Tariq Nasheed Talks New Movie "Microphone Check", Hidden Colors, FBA, Reparations, DJ Vlad, And The P Diddy Scandal. 1:37:15

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Tariq Nasheed is known online for his controversial commentary on race. He is a proponent of "Foundational Black Americans" (FBA), an ideology and movement he founded, which is defined as, "any person classified as Black, who can trace their bloodline lineage back to the American system of slavery. To be designated as an FBA, at least one parent mu…